I finally identified the bug that laid the beautiful eggs I posted years ago: I know, because I caught one in the act!

It is likely the stink bug Pellaea stictica in the Pentatomidae family which is found in temperate regions of North America, South America and the Caribbean. The species was first described in Costa Rica and I just read they are considered edible in Mexico…

The eggs resemble some delicious dessert or some fancy chocolate candies… very appropriate for today, Valentine’s day.

I still don’t know what bug left the red eggs in the cover image… maybe some of you know?